tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post3686060785941133026..comments2024-03-19T02:26:50.732-04:00Comments on a perfect gray: draped dining tablesA Perfect Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-88657345324488189182010-07-20T16:50:08.953-04:002010-07-20T16:50:08.953-04:00Love your blog and got pretty deep before I could ...Love your blog and got pretty deep before I could pause to comment. I am passionate about linens and aquire them everywhere. Some of my favorites are from World Market. I buy second hand linens from furniture fairs, and take the occasional splurge on new. I never get tired of them--Ever!Dovecote Decorhttp://dovecotedecor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-14641056044690894372010-07-07T20:51:58.423-04:002010-07-07T20:51:58.423-04:00I recently sold my dark and heavy dining table (WA...I recently sold my dark and heavy dining table (WAY faster than expected and for way cheaper than I should have...love and learn!). Now I'm realizing how expensive a replacement is going to be and wishing I had asked someone to strip the old one for me. I blogged about dining tables a few times in June...and am abbot to do it again. The hunt is harder than I imagined! <br /><br />Great blog, by the way!<br />LinseyBravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-77072468803008733512010-07-01T15:12:30.555-04:002010-07-01T15:12:30.555-04:00both! i vote for some new linens and a few new se...both! i vote for some new linens and a few new serving plates/vases to mix it up.shi(f)thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891738861208814168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-8860651179923559612010-06-30T21:51:23.051-04:002010-06-30T21:51:23.051-04:00That's what children are for - pawn your old s...That's what children are for - pawn your old stuff off on them and get something new for yourself! Then if you change your mind later, your stuff is only a phone call away! ;) ;)Wayne Creasemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-53258941414862480062010-06-30T10:22:11.604-04:002010-06-30T10:22:11.604-04:00My style has not changed for years but the market ...My style has not changed for years but the market keeps changing so what is available does change. Trust me wood will be coming back in a big way and you will regret any change that can not be corrected. I add touches of the new looks and I think your idea of draping the table is a great one.When we see all the pretty white rooms it makes us want to change but really we just want bright and light so think of ways to get that without too many major over hauls. Good luck,you have brillant taste you are on the right track with draping the table,KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-69646472484230287952010-06-30T05:58:58.299-04:002010-06-30T05:58:58.299-04:00Same problem here! But a few linnens and the right...Same problem here! But a few linnens and the right accessories can make a big difference.M.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112089902777301124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-35687116382447836282010-06-30T02:58:21.946-04:002010-06-30T02:58:21.946-04:00I just recently became a new follower and so glad ...I just recently became a new follower and so glad I found your blog (: I'll be back often for future posts!<br /><br />I love a table draped in a thin flowing, sheer white fabric with a thicker linen table runner...it adds such softness. The thinner first layer allows light to shine through exposing the silhouette of the darker wood underneath.<br /><br />As far as your bedroom furniture situation...hum...I'd move them into another room and go to goodwill/yard sales in search of pieces to alter to give the quirky-mismatched feeling you're wanting. Not sure what kind of bed you have, but you can always cover the headboard with fabric to give it an upholstered look...that is, unless posts are involved, then painting might be required (: Can’t wait to see what you decide!<br /><br />Michele<br />XOXOThe homesteadingcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699061699469248663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-1776106842030995312010-06-30T00:34:24.617-04:002010-06-30T00:34:24.617-04:00I like the draped table too! I wouldn't chang...I like the draped table too! I wouldn't change out your table, just drape it! <br />I liked the above annon comment about breaking up your bedroom furniture- that sounds like a good solution. Personally I have always sold things that I have tired of (it helped having an antiques business;). I'm empathic that one should only have things in their home that they absolutely LOVE, not like, LOVE!! <br />joanfor the love of a househttp://fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-75674136922522053942010-06-29T22:25:45.318-04:002010-06-29T22:25:45.318-04:00I have an ultra traditional Chippendale style bedr...I have an ultra traditional Chippendale style bedroom suit that I bought when I was 23 to be my "grown up furniture" for my first house - a four-poster bed, chest of drawers, dresser with mirror, and pair of nightstands. Ah, yes, that's a lot of Chippendale in one room lol When we moved recently, I was in a pique because I thought there wasn't anything I could do to make it feel less traditional. I broke up the suit and changed the feeling with bedding and art. I'm VERY pleased with how it's turned out.<br /><br />The four poster (a queen, and we now have a king) is in the guest room with a beautiful Ralph Lauren Balinese-inspired duvet. I accessorized with exotic souvenirs and artwork from our travels and any stuffy impression is gone completely.<br /><br />The remaining pieces are in the master bedroom. I have a large 4'x5' modern painting serving as the headboard. Clean-lined bedding in a color from the painting completes the unfussy center of the room. Sleek glass lamps are on the nightstands and plain silk drapes are at the windows. Edgy B&W portraits of us from a recent photographer session are around the room in a couple places. <br /><br />I wouldn't do anything permanent to your dining table, but I'd accessorize the heck out of that room to give it the lighter feeling you want!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-85773167783014698622010-06-29T21:09:47.031-04:002010-06-29T21:09:47.031-04:00I think we should think about furniture more like ...I think we should think about furniture more like we do clothing. Some items are classic, you never tire of them, and they never go out of style. But...some clothing becomes pitifully out of fashion long before it wears out. You wouldn't continue to wear the dress with the large lace collar that was so popular back in the 80's just because it is still "good", would you? You probably DO have a classic suit or blazer that just looks as good today as it did 20 or 30 years ago (like most people could still wear the same size they wore 20 years ago!) Whose rule is it that just because you buy quality furniture, you have to live with it forever? Liberate yourself to live with things you love--old, new, familiar, unfamiliar.Terry Browder, www.saylesranch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585908270831866212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-72621376344271166142010-06-29T20:27:17.396-04:002010-06-29T20:27:17.396-04:00I always go vintage - for that exact reason. I...I always go vintage - for that exact reason. I've changed my dining room table three times (oh, that sounds so bad!) - but each time, I've been able to resell my table for what I paid for it. My hub works from home and has ADD - oddly enough, this dictates that our space changes often or he gets frustrated and loses his creative flare. As a result, every room has inherent flexibility - it's easy to move around and change. I keep major pieces neutral (sofas are solid colours), try to actively embrace the same basic colour groups throughout the house. With this approach, I can move furniture around when we need a quick change.<br /><br />As for headboards - I have a set that is a nice basic art deco. Whenever I need a change in style, I swap out the headboard and it's amazing how quickly that makes a whole room transform.<br /><br />(I guess I'm an advocate for love your space, search out budget-friendly alternatives, and don't be afraid!)<br /><br />Oh and another thing! I often chat with my friends about my dreams - sometimes they have a piece that I love that they aren't big fans of, we then trade it up. <br />;)gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879697948585504682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-2983314303526624142010-06-29T19:50:38.542-04:002010-06-29T19:50:38.542-04:00I have a lovely curved iron bed, but because I see...I have a lovely curved iron bed, but because I see so many nice upholstered one, I find myself liking that, too....I am thinking of making a padded slipcover for my headboard to give the illusion of an upholstered headboard! The same could be said for the draped table clothes....like a slip for your table. This is fun to do with the seasons. I like the "bare bones" look of my iron bed for the summer {seems cooler} and the table cloth for my reclaimed natural cherry table then, as well. In the winter I'd reverse it: warm up the bedroom with the cozy headboard slip and the dining room with the natural wood table versus a table cloth. Just a thought! xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-16606709328995794102010-06-29T19:43:02.289-04:002010-06-29T19:43:02.289-04:00I don't see any point in keeping things around...I don't see any point in keeping things around if you don't love them any more. I definitely think you should try draping your dining table. It's easy to go back if you change your mind. I LOVE the skona hem image.bronwynhttp://fancypantsy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-5944332941546942922010-06-29T17:13:30.463-04:002010-06-29T17:13:30.463-04:00Oh dude, I know the feeling, it is a tough questio...Oh dude, I know the feeling, it is a tough question. I like the draped tables though!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022819745626507951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-83358831328569430642010-06-29T15:18:56.011-04:002010-06-29T15:18:56.011-04:00Oh, poignant post! My style is alwyas changing bu...Oh, poignant post! My style is alwyas changing but when I give it some thought, I come back to appreciating the classics I have, like the walnut 100-year old Queen Anne dining room table for 10 and sideboard and china cabinet. Yes, they are not like the cerused oak I saw last week, which is light and airy and fresh (and made me briefly hate mine!) but they are classic antiques and always look stately, if not trendy. I use lots of tablecloths, mostly white hotel style and one linen one that is more flowy but you have to be careful not to catch it on your pants legs when you get up as you can pull everything off the table (I almost did). Better for photo shoots!!<br /><br />I am thinking of upholstering the seats of my old Queen Anne chairs with linen but if you listen to Joni, she says to slipcover them - which would cost a fortune for 10 at probably $200 each for a custom cover. Nice for rich people. I will do a home job or go to my upholsterer for just the seats, as he is reasonable. I try to keep my art and pillows and such light and airy but cannot get enough of that light look....<br /><br />But I would grow tired of white painted floors, etc. and white furniture I know it.Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-19414793929563060462010-06-29T14:52:44.789-04:002010-06-29T14:52:44.789-04:00I have the same problem. It is worse now that the...I have the same problem. It is worse now that there is so much info out there in blogland. I think I love what I have but then I see something else....clustreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051844559805496406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-52809695379442281042010-06-29T14:43:52.081-04:002010-06-29T14:43:52.081-04:00I say you can easily get a gorgeous cloth that dra...I say you can easily get a gorgeous cloth that drapes (one you can bleach!) and keep the table. You can try the others on craiglist. I say go for it...you only live once! (that being said...just ask enough for your furniture)Julie Hollowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727969951483106430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-20590341678186877052010-06-29T13:16:08.010-04:002010-06-29T13:16:08.010-04:00Hi Donna,
Love this post because it does affect mo...Hi Donna,<br />Love this post because it does affect most of us. The light cloth is a fantastic idea for the table. I think I might use it in my dining room to get me thru until I decide if I will really make it over. So to answer your question... what do you do? I hold a designer challenge and quickly see that there are other million styles that I love out there, and take a second look at my room and say I can tweak it, without redoing the whole thing.The Shiny Pebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517491723434964702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-13062303969752785672010-06-29T13:07:22.120-04:002010-06-29T13:07:22.120-04:00Love this post! I am dealing with the same problem...Love this post! I am dealing with the same problems. I moved my dark bed now painted white to my guest room and had a grass cloth covered headboard made for my room -heaven-, loaned my antique dark dining room table to my neighbor and got a new one and now I am going to get bright yellow chairs for my kitchen!! I so need to lighten up!!bluehydrangeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-2233213775317977472010-06-29T12:56:58.602-04:002010-06-29T12:56:58.602-04:00Blogging makes me realize my tastes are changing e...Blogging makes me realize my tastes are changing every day. Its one thing to stay up with the latest and greatest for your clients. Its quite another when you become dissatisfied with every thing you own, as I sometimes feel. Then I take a big gulp and decide what I really want to change and what is just another trend. This calms me down and I realize that there are a lot of things I have done really right and take comfort in that. I love very old crusty things and never get tired of those. Its those new things that just start to look old that I always wonder why did I do that? wow, I'm really rambling today. I've been on the computer too long. Thanks for the post. I enjoy every one you do.Mona Thompsonhttp://blog.providenceltddesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-50100389596419631162010-06-29T12:54:37.022-04:002010-06-29T12:54:37.022-04:00I can totally relate. I think those of us who are...I can totally relate. I think those of us who are obsessed with design have this problem. We should come up with some kind of system where we can trade around. My taste changes too quickly for my budget to catch up!Sherryhttp://kansasfarmhouse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-52501583222730614592010-06-29T12:22:42.965-04:002010-06-29T12:22:42.965-04:00You could try to find a high end consignment shop ...You could try to find a high end consignment shop if you decide you really, really need a change. <br />The tablecloth is a great way to lighten up for a while until you're ready to have your table back. The bed is a little trickier although there are upholsterers out there who make slipcovers for headboards. Just a thought...CarolCarol@TheDesignPageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295864864829980441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-85311672839048063942010-06-29T11:17:33.976-04:002010-06-29T11:17:33.976-04:00On your furniture. Try to make what you have work...On your furniture. Try to make what you have work for right now. I mean take the time to find out if you really love the piece and it is worth refinishing or painting it to make it the style to are interested in now. I try not to follow trends to heavily but to buy what I love. I am not a fan of matching furniture so it seems to work through the years.. and if I "need" to add something it is okay to move another item onto another loving home. <br /><br />Best,<br />ChristinaChristina @ greige and My Sparrowhttp://www.greigedesign.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-68296019411250792692010-06-29T11:12:00.490-04:002010-06-29T11:12:00.490-04:00yes, i too know your pain! all i can suggest is li...yes, i too know your pain! all i can suggest is lightening up though small items, lamps, cloth etc.<br /><br />perhaps you could sew a tie on linen slip cover to go over your timber bed head to soften it up?jules @ The Diversion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261889891875232983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895104784950964974.post-11488021594163696742010-06-29T11:04:29.501-04:002010-06-29T11:04:29.501-04:00The time-honored way is to donate - graciously - t...The time-honored way is to donate - graciously - to impoverished relatives, or the young (who then paint it and it looks FABULOUS...)Tricia Rosehttp://cabinonthewater.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com